A New Vision of Home Sweet Home
Your next home improvement project can power the future in a cleaner, more efficient way.
A New Vision of Home Sweet Home
Your next home improvement project can power the future in a cleaner, more efficient way.
You have the opportunity to be a climate leader — and it starts at home. By taking steps to reduce the amount of energy your home uses or by switching to clean technologies, you can improve the health, safety, and comfort of your home while reducing our State’s reliance on harmful fossil fuels such as fuel oil, kerosene, propane and natural gas.
Learn From Your Neighbor
New York Homeowners Are Uniquely Positioned to Help us Tackle Climate Change
Did you know that heating and cooling in buildings represents 32% of New York State’s carbon emissions? That means if you own your home, you can directly reduce your greenhouse gas emissions by making sure your home is properly air sealed and insulated (opens in new window), switching to heat pumps (opens in new window), or installing solar panels (opens in new window) to create your own renewable energy. The best part? These home improvements not only help the environment, they also help eliminate toxic fumes like methane and carbon monoxide, improve temperature control, and reduce noise levels for a home that is healthier and more comfortable.
Opportunities for Apartment Living
As a renter or condo owner, you may feel as though you don’t have control over the energy costs in your home. But there are many no-cost and low-cost opportunities to save energy (opens in new window) without making any major changes to your space. For example, simple actions such as replacing inefficient light bulbs with LEDs, using a programmable thermostat, and choosing community solar (opens in new window) can all make a big difference.
Rent or own an apartment in a large New York City building? Check the posting near your front entrance for your building’s energy efficiency grade! Visit NYC.gov (opens in new window) to learn more about how benchmarking and energy efficiency ratings help increase the transparency of energy and water usage in the city.
See what programs the State has available to help you achieve your new vision of home sweet home.
